Question

The client with acute kidney injury (AKI) is experiencing a marked decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and fluid retention. Which phase of AKI is the client in?

Group of answer choices

A.Recovery phase

B.Oliguric phase

C.Diuretic phase

D.Onset

Answer 1

Answer Oliguric phase. In Oliguric phase urine output below 400 ml/day. There will be increased BUN and creatinine level. Fluid retention and electrolyte disturbance also seen this phase..

Onset phase there will be 25% of normal tissue oxygenation and renal blood flow.

In diuretic phase ther will be increased GFR rate, daily urine output above 400 ml and increased excretion of water.

Recovery phase include normal fluid and electrolyte balance, reduced edema,normal GFR rate also.